Race for Life Solihull 5k
The event takes place in Malvern Park, off New Road, Solihull B91 3EA. The Start and Finish area is on grass between the square hedged gardens and the tennis courts. The course is flat and follows a mixture of grass and tarmac paths through Malvern and Brueton Park.
Available distances:
- 3k
- 5k
Entry details state fees of £15.99 for entrants aged 16 and over and £11.00 for children, with a minimum fundraising target of £50. The event is organised by Cancer Research UK.
Transport and parking information notes there is no official event car park and Malvern Park car park will be closed. Town centre car parks are available about a 10 minute walk from the park; blue badge parking is available in those town centre car parks. The nearest train station is in Solihull town centre, around an 18 minute walk. Bus routes 5, 5A and 899 serve the park. Cycling is possible and bike racks are at the front of Parkridge Visitor Centre in Brueton Park.
Facilities listed as available include refreshments and toilets, and dogs are allowed. The course is not suitable for wheelchair users due to several grassed areas, and the event is not suitable for pushchairs. A what3words reference for the meeting point is ///bucket.legs.belt.
Participants receive a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign, training plans, access to online community support, and a finishers medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.